Mission Viejo Real Estate News and Information

Price (subject to change):  $417,900
Type:  Detached SFR
Bedrooms:  3
Baths:  2
Living Area (SqFt):   1,300
No. of Garages:  2
Stories:  1
Year Built:  1971
Lot Size (SqFt):  7,400
City:  Mission Viejo
Area:  Mission Viejo Central
Tract:  El Dorado
Street:  Via Zaragosa

School District:  Saddleback Valley Unified

Property Description:   Great price for this single family detached home located in the desirable central Mission Viejo neighborhood of El Dorado.  Great neighborhood and  ready to move in. Nice open floor plan with fireplace in living room.  French doors off of eating area by Kitchen.  Large and private backyard.  Includes membership in Lake Mission Viejo.  The Bank Owned Foreclosure home will not last long at this price

Financing:    This home can be purchase with any Conventional Loan and the new and improved FHA loan which offers 3% down payment financing, and low fixed interest rates.

Contact:  To view this Bank Foreclosed home, feel free to Call Us at:  949-388-3396, or email us at:  Info@SearchOCHomes.com , or Text Message at:  949-283-4679.  We're easy to talk too.  Let us negotiate a great price for you on this REO Foreclosure property for sale in Orange County.  Join our FREE and No Obligation Bank Foreclosure and Short Sale home finder service at:  www.OCBargainHomes.com  

Currently, there are 461 properties Active for sale in Mission Viejo, Ca.   Of these, 150 are attached Condominiums, and the remaining 311 active listings are detached single family homes.  There are a total of 175 homes and condos currently in escrow which represents approximately a current reading of 4 months of inventory.   In addition, there were 83 properties that sold and closed escrow in the month of April, which equates to about 5.5 months of inventory from sales that occurred about 2 months ago.  The market is definitely improving for the months of inventory for most of last year in Mission Viejo was much higher at about the 10 month range. 

Of these 461 properties listed for sale in Mission Viejo, CA, 164 are short sales which represent 35.5% of the total inventory of listings.  Also, 37 of the active listings are Bank Owned foreclosures (REO) which represents about 8% of the total inventory.  The total number of financially distressed listings is 201 which is 43% of the total inventory of properties listed for sale.

Currently, of the 175 total properties pending in Escrow in Mission Viejo, 49 of these homes and condos are short sales.  This represents about 28% of the inventory of properties under contract in escrow.  In addition, there are 31 properties pending in escrow that are bank owned foreclosures, which represents about 21% of the total pending properties.  The total of financially distressed homes and condos currently under contract in escrow in Mission Viejo is 45%.

For the month of April, there were a total of 83 homes and condos that sold and closed escrow in Mission Viejo, CA.  Of this total, there were 6 short sale properties that closed, which represents 7% of the total closings.   In addition, there are 15 bank owned foreclosure properties that sold and closed in April which represent 18% of the total sales for that month.  The total number of financially distressed properties that sold in April was 21 which represents 25%.

To learn more about short sales and bank owned foreclosures, or to receive a proprietary list of all short sale and bank REO properties listed for sale, visit our website at OCBargainHomes.com, or drop us an email at:   Info@OCBargainHomes.com 

A Gated entrance for single family home and Condo subdivisions offer a feeling of  prestige and safety to a residential community.  Although Mission Viejo is one of the lowest crime cities in the U.S., many people prefer gated communities for that extra sense of security. 

There are two forms of gated subdivisions.  One is he automatic gated entrance which is typically activated by the home owners using a remote controlled opener and security code that is changed periodically.  The other is a human 24 hour gate guard, or a combination of a human gate guard during certain hours, and an automated gated entrance during off hours.   

We identified each Condo and single family home subdivisions in Mission Viejo have gated entrances.  Below are three tables, one for each area of Mission Viejo, which shows each gated tract name and the name of the home builder:

Mission Viejo North Gated Tracts

Tract Name	Type of Home	Builder
Mallorca Condos	Condos	Mission Viejo Co
Finisterra On The Lake	Condos	Mission Viejo Co
Lake Aire	Condos	Signature Homes
Palmia - Courts 1	Condos	J.M. Peters
Palmia - Courts 2	Condos	J.M. Peters
Belcrest	Detached SFR	Signature Homes
Cliff Wood	Detached SFR	Taylor Woodrow
Concord	Detached SFR	Del Webb Coventry
Crystal Ridge	Detached SFR	Del Webb
Gallery Collection	Detached SFR	J.M. Peters
Hillhurst	Detached SFR	Standard Pacific Homes
Montclaire	Detached SFR	Standard Pacific Homes
Montage	Detached SFR	Bramelea
Palmia - Heights	Detached SFR	UDC Homes
Palmia - Terraces	Detached SFR	J.M. Peters
Palmia - Villas 1	Detached SFR	J.M. Peters
Palmia - Villas 2	Detached SFR	J.M. Peters
Palmia - Vistas	Detached SFR	Brock
Ridgegate Canyon Crest	Detached SFR	Brock
Stoneybrook	Detached SFR	Mission Viejo Co
Tres Vistas Custom	Detached SFR	Mission Viejo Co
West Cliff	Detached SFR	Mission Viejo Co

Tract Name	Type of Home	Builder
Casta Del Sol - Pud	Condos	Mission Viejo Co
Cypress Point	Condos	Mission Viejo Co
Casta Del Sol - Fiesta	Detached SFR	Mission Viejo Co
Casta Del Sol - Carmel	Detached SFR	Mission Viejo Co
Greystone Point	Detached SFR	Greystone
Highlands	Detached SFR	Shea Homes
Stoneridge Gallery	Detached SFR	Standard Pacific Homes

Tract Name	Type of Home	Builder
Bel Mira at Quail Run	Condos	Bramelea
Finisterra Green "Baja"	Condos	Mission Viejo Co
Alta Mira	Detached SFR	Bramelea
Quail Run - Centex	Detached SFR	Centex Homes

These fine residential communities are located throughout Mission Viejo in most all prices ranges. Mission Viejo is known for it's mater planned communities nestled in the rolling hills, with popular Lake Mission Viejo as the focal point.  Mission Viejo residential neighborhoods boast of excellent public schools, clean air, very low crime rate, and close proximity to the south Orange County beaches.

To view all residential properties listed for sale that are located in gated communities in Mission Viejo, please visit our OC Just Listed home finder service and add a note that you are looking for just gated home or condo subdivisions in Mission Viejo.  Or feel free to call us anytime at:  949-388-3396

Nestled in the rolling hills in south Mission Viejo lies the detached single family home community called Cortez.  This fine subdivision was built in the early 1980's by the respected Mission Viejo Company and consist of 152 detached 1 and 2 story homes. The Cortez tract is located near the intersection of Oso and Felipe.  Cortez comprises of 5 distinct floor plans as follows: 

• Pueblo - A:  3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,601 square feet, single story
• Tierra Blanca - B:  3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,833 square feet, two story
• Toluca - C:  4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,001 square feet, two story
• Merida - D:  4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,390 square feet, two story
• Vera Cruz - F:  4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,471 square feet, two story

Each floor plan has a fireplace, 2 car garage, family room and dining area, and come with a spacious 5,000 square foot lots.   Since this subdivision was developed in the surrounding rolling hills, many of the lost offer sweeping vies of the local mountains and city lights.  There is a small master association called the Oso Valley Greenbelt Association which manages several tracts in the area and the dues are only about $45 on a monthly basis at the time of this article (subject to change).  The community is also part of the Lake Mission Viejo association will full rights and access to this popular lake, and ther is no Mello-Roos. 

There is a great opportunity for a home for sale at 27702 Bahamonde in the Cortez tract in Mission Viejo. This happens to be a Bank Owned REO property that has lots of upgrades that were installed by the previous owner, such as; Custom kitchen Cabinets, Granite tops, Travertine Tile floors, and more.  It also has a Spa and swimming Pool with diving board and slide. The home needs a little bit of TLC, but is priced to sell quickly for the Bank is not in the business of owning homes.  For more details, visit:  www.27702Bahamonde.com

Cortez is serviced by the award winning Capistrano Unified School district and the grade school classes are conducted at Carl Hankey elementary school.   The intermediate classes are held at Newhart Jr High and the upper classes are at the respected Capistrano Valley High School.

The streets that comprise of the Cortez tract have a Spanish influence and are as follows:   Aruza, Athens, Bahamonde, Belmonte, Buscador, Cangas, Capricho, Carballo, Chantada, Compostela, and El Ferrol.

Today prices range in the low $600K for the 1 story floor plans and for the larger two story models the prices will fluctuate from the mid $600K's up to the low $800K's dependent upon the amount of upgrades and if the property has a panoramic view or not.

If you would like to view all homes listed for sale in Mission Viejo or Orange County, please visit our Orange County MLS home search.  If you would like to see the inside of any of these homes for sale, please feel free to contact us at:  949-388-3396 or email us at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com 

There are numerous residential for purchase real estate options for seniors in south Orange County offering a wide range of prices, amenities and architectural styles.  This blog article will focus on the City of Mission Viejo.  These communities require that at least one occupant is 55 years of age or older.  Mission Viejo has 2 large 55+ communities called Casta Del Sol and Palmia, each of which is outlined below:

Casta Del Sol and Carmel 55+ Community:

• Prices Range:   $430K - $700K
• Association Dues Range:  $230 to $285
• Year Built Range:  1972 to 1987
• Gated:  Human Gate Guarded
• Home Styles:  Single Family detached with 1 and 2 car garages ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,700 square feet.  Single family attached with 1 car garage ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,400 square feet.
• Community Amenities:  Wimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Recreation  Facility, Gym/Exercise Room, Sport Court.  It's also adjacent to Casta Del Sol golf course which has reduced rates for seniors.
  
•  Number of Homes in Community:
• Carmel - 192 Detached Homes - built by Mission Viejo Co.
• Fiesta - 396 Detached Homes - built by Mission Viejo Co.
• PUD - 748 Attached Homes - built by Mission Viejo Co.
• Location:  Central Mission Viejo - East of Marguerite Pkwy , south of Alicia Pkwy and north of  Jeronimo 

Palmia Courts, Palmia Terraces, Palmia Heights and Palmia Vistas 55+ Communities:

• Price Range: $425K - $900K
• Association Dues Range:  $250 - $370
• Year built: 1989 to 1997
• Gated:  Human Gate Guarded
• Community Amenities: Club House, Recreational Facility, Gym - Exercise Room, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Spa, Bar-b-que.
•  Number of Homes in Community:
• Courts 1 & 2 - 268 Attached Homes - built by JM Peters.
• Heights - 117 Detached Homes - built by UDC Homes.
• Terraces - 157 Detached Homes - built by JM Peters.
• Villas 1 & 2 - 252 Detached Homes - built by JM Peters.
• Vistas - 119 Detached Homes - built by Brock Homes.
• Location: North Mission Viejo by Santa Margarita Parkway and Monterey.  
  

Mission Viejo is located in southern Orange County California, about 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego.  Due to it's close proximity to the coast, the weather is very temperate year round, with average temperatures ranging from 60 degrees at night to 80 degrees in the day during summer months, and from averages of 45 degrees at night to 67 degrees during the day during the winter months.  Also, the annual rainfall is low as well as low humidity. 

Another great benefit to retirement here is that Mission Viejo has one of the lowest crime rates in the country, and the air is very clean.  With these 4 benefits of temperate year round weather, low annual rainfall, low crime and clean air, make Mission Viejo a great place for active adults who are looking for outdoor activities. Another cool little attribute of south Orange County living is that there are very few bugs flying around, and essentially no mosquito's to bother with.

If you would like to view all retirement homes listed for sale in Mission Viejo, please visit our website at Mission Viejo Real Estate and request a free and no obligation custom search of all 55+ retirement communities.  If you would like for us to show you the homes for sale in these communities, please feel free to call us at: 949-388-3396 or drop us an email at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com 

The Castille tract of homes were built by the renowned Mission Viejo Company.  There are actually two tracts, one located in Central Mission Viejo and the other located North Mission Viejo.  Castille North is located by the intersections of Los Alisos Blvd. and Vista Del Lago and Castille Central is located by the intersection of Trabuco Rd and Marguerite Pkwy.   Both Castille North and Central were developed in the early 1970's. 

Castille North comprises of 264 single family detached homes and incorporates the streets of:  Altanero, Atomo, Balcon, Contento, Empanada, Esplendor, Esquina, Falencia, Medra, Oropel., Platino, Via Noveno, Vilia, and Visio Ln.

Castille Central is a much larger tract and comprises of 1,495 detached homes and includes the following streets:  Abeto, Agrado, Ancia ln., Arbolitos, Bellota, Bocina, Borrasca, Durazno, Escala Dr., Estribos, Golondrina, Hayuco, Lirio, Los Caballos, Nopales, Pasatiempo, Quetzal, Reflejo, Riendas, Ruisenor, Sinsonte, Siruela, Tirante, Via Astorga, Via Avila, Via Balsa, Via Vayona, Via Burgos, Via Calzada, Via Cebrero, Via Duero, Via El Rocio, Via Estella, Via Fineza, Via Flores, Via Guadix, Via La Coruna, Via Navarra, Via Olmo, Via Oviedo, Via Potes, Via Victoria, Via Vigo, and St. Elena.

Both Castille North and Central consist of the same one and two story homes comprising of 6 distinct and well designed floor plans as follows:

• El Greco (1) - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,294 square feet, single story
• El Dali (2) - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,394 square feet, single story
• La Lorca (3) - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,525 square feet, single story
• El Goya (4) - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,570 square feet, single story
• El Picasso (5) - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,850 square feet, two story
• El Ribera (6) - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,100 square feet, two story

Each floor plan includes a spacious lot and 2 car garage.  all floor plans include a family room except for the El Greco model.  Over the years, many of these original homes have been remodeled or room additions have been constructed to bring additional variety and character to these fine properties. Home owners in both Castille North and Central are members of the ever popular Lake Mission Viejo with dues that run about $17 per month (subject to change).  In addition, castille North has a small association due of approximately $38 per month at the time this article was written (subject to change). 

Castille North homes are serviced by the respected Saddleback Valley Unified School district.  The elementary school is Del Lago, and the middle school is Los Alisos Jr High School.  The high school for Castille north is Trabuco Hills. 

The Castille Central subdivision is serviced by the award winning Capistrano Unified School district. Due to the large size of this tract, there are two elementary schools which are Castille and Phillip Reilly grade schools.  The middle school is Newhart Jr High and the high school is Capistrano Valley. 

Castille Central commands slightly higher prices then Castille North, and prices currently range from the low $600K's for the smaller one story models on up to the high $800K's for the larger two story plans that have been recently remodeled.  Visit our main website to view all homes currently listed for sale in Mission Viejo.  If you would like to see the inside of any of these homes for sale, drop us an email at:  Info@OCRealtyGroup.com  

The La Mancha condominiums are located at the intersection of Oso Pkwy and Marguerite Pkwy in the South Mission Viejo nestled among nature pines, and is adjacent to the Mission Viejo Golf Course. This low density townhome community is situated on 53 Acres of land with lush landscaping and walking trails.  La Mancha was built in the mid 1970’s and has been kept in excellent condition. The Mission Viejo Co. built this development which consists of 276 townhomes.  La Mancha is know for it's large homes and comprises of 6 diverse floor plans as follows:

• Plan A -  Don Quixote - 2 bedrooms 2 baths, 1,208 sqft, 2 car garage
• Plan B -  Cervantes – 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, 1,655 sqft, 2 car garage
• Plan C -  Dulcinea – 4 bedrooms 3 baths, 2,192 sqft, 2 car garage
• Plan D - Aragon - 2 bedrooms 2 baths, 1,685 sqft, 2 car garage
• Plan E - Andalusia – 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, 1,745 sqft, 2 car garage
• Plan F - Montiel – 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,839 sqft, 2 car garage

Each town home includes at least 1 fireplace and a two car garage. The home owners’ association dues are approximately $328 per month, and includes, community swimming pool, spa, clubhouse, landscape maintenance, home exterior maintenance, and property insurance.

The 2 bedroom Condos range in price from $430,000 up to $520,000.  The 3 bedroom floor plans will typically range in price from $470,000 up to $600,000.  The larger 4 bedroom floor plans will typically start at around $580,000 on up to $660,000.

The design of the neighborhood was inspired by the Spanish architecture seen prevalently throughout Mission Viejo with streets named accordingly as follows: Anselmo, Azuer, Cardenio, Dolorosa, Dorothea, Dulcinea, El Toboso, Guadina, La Mancha, La Roda, Lucinda, Madrona, Mambrino, Manzanares, Montiel, Rocinante, Verbena, and Zoraida.

The La Mancha condos are located conveniently close to the freeway, shopping, churches, The Mission Viejo Mall,  Mission Viejo Hospital, and are located in the award winning Capistrano Unified School District. The Grade school classes are administered at Viejo Elementary, the intermediate school is Newhart Middle School, and the upper level grades are taught at Capistrano Valley High School.

If you would like to view the inside of any La Mancha condominium listed for sale, please feel free to contact us at:  949-388-3396, or email us at: Info@SearchOCHomes.com  
To View all homes and Condos listed for sale in Mission Viejo, please visit our website at:  Mission Viejo Real Estate.

The desirable Rainbow Ridge Condominiums are located in North Mission Viejo by the intersection of Marguerite Parkway and Santa Margarita Parkway. These sought-after townhomes are located within walking distance of the local high school, shopping, dining, and just around the corner you will find the magnificent Mission Viejo Lake where you can enjoy beaches, fishing, boating, and summer concerts. The Rainbow Ridge subdivision was built in the mid to late 1980’s by the renowned builder - The Mission Viejo Company. This friendly, tightly nit community consists of 312 townhomes comprising of 39 buildings, with an assortment of models and styles assured to fit most buyers needs. The 4 diverse floor plans are as follows:

• Plan A - Cobalt – 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 840 sqft, 1 car garage
• Plan B - Coral – 2 bedrooms, 1.25 baths, 993 sqft, 1 car garage
• Plan C - Crystal – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,221 sqft, 1 car garage
  
• Plan D - Crimson- 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,308 sqft, 1 car garage

Each spacious condo includes a fireplace.  The home owners’ association dues are approximately $220 and includes a community swimming pool, spa, trash service, landscape maintenance, exterior of home maintenance, and property insurance.  There is no Mello-Roos in Rainbow Ridge.

Currently, Condo prices in Rainbow Ridge in Mission Viejo range in price from $320,000 to $370,000 for the 2 bedroom – 1 bath floor plan.  For the 2 bedroom, 1.25 to 2 bath models, the price range varies from $375,000 to $430,000.  For the largest 3 bedroom, 3 bath floor plan the prices range from  $475,000 to $550,000

The street names that make up the Rainbow Ridge community are as follows: Amber, Aqua, Auburn, Chestnut, Cinnamon, Cobalt, Crimson, Fuchsia, Hazel, Ivory, Jade, Lavender, Magenta, Mauve, Persimmon, Rose, Tangerine, Teal, and Violet.

The Rainbow Ridge Community is located within the award winning Capistrano Unified School District. The grade school classes are administered at Montevideo Elementary School, the intermediate school is La Paz Middle School and the upper grades are conducted at Trabuco Hills High School, a short walk away.

If you would like to view all Condos for sale in Mission Viejo, please visit our website at:  Mission Viejo Condominiums.   If you would like more information about Rainbow Ridge community, or if you would like to see the inside of any Condo for sale, please feel free to contact us at:  949-388-3396 or by email at:  Info@SearchOCHomes.com

California Colony is a popular single family detached home community for first time home buyers located in north Mission Viejo, CA. California Colony is a patio home zero lot line subdivision consisting of 128 detached homes. California Colony has a home owners association and the home owners have Mission Viejo Lake privileges. Currently there are 3 homes active for sale ranging in price from $505,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage home on Kings Lynn Rd., on up to $570,900 for a 4 bedroom, 2.25 bath, 2 car garage home on Chatham street. The home at 28046 Kings Lynn Rd. was just listed for sale for $505,000 and is located on a corner lot. This home could be purchased using conventional financing, FHA or VA financing. Also, there is a little know loan program called a CalCHFA loan that offers zero down financing at 5.75% fixed interest rate over 30 years that could be used to purchase this home as well.    more »

Mission Viejo detached House prices have increased substantially since December of last year.  Recently though, the Mission Viejo and Orange County real estate makret has slowed down considerably. 

Currently, there are 166 detached houses listed for sale in Mission Viejo ranging in price from $469,900 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 965 Square Foot home in the retirement community of Casta Del Sol, on up to a house for sale for $3,295,000 with 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 5,264 square feet located lake front on Lake Mission Viejo.  The median priced house currently for sale is $799,900 and the average price per square foot is $420/SqFt.

On this day, there are currently 76 detached houses Pending in escrow.  The lowest priced house is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,472 square feet $549,990 in the retirement community of Casta Del Sol, and the most expensive asking price is $1,299,000 for a  4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3,403 square foot.  The median priced home is $749,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,036 square foot.

For the month of December, there were 57 detached houses in Mission Viejo that sold and closed escrow.  The lowest priced house sold for $521,900 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,060 square foot and the most expensive house that sold in December in Mission Viejo was $1,215,000 for a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,100 square foot property. The median price of houses sold and closed in December was $713,000 and the average price per square foot was $397/SqFt. The average days in market was 48 days.  

For the month of December of 2004' there were 107 detached houses that sold and closed escrow and the median price was $555,000 and the average price per square was $348/SqFt with an average days on market of 60 days. This represents a 14% gain in the price per square foot for detaches houses in Mission Viejo and a 28% gain in the Median priced houses in the past year.

If you would like to view all homes for sale in Mission Viejo in the MLS, visit our website at:  Mission Viejo Real Estate

The desired La Paz community in Mission Viejo, CA. comprises of 1,263 detached homes built by the Mission Viejo Company.  The La Paz tract was one of the first communities built in Mission Viejo with home construction starting in 1966 and completed around 1970.  Over the years, this community has maintained a high level of pride of ownership which continues to this day.

The La Paz tract is located in central Mission Viejo and is just west of Marguerite, south of La Paz and north of Oso.  The Mission Viejo Company developed 14 distinct one and two story floor plans ranging in size from 1,488 square feet to 2,710 square feet as listed below:

• San Juan - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,488 SqFt, 1 story
• San Felipe - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,604 SqFt, 1 story
• San Pablo - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,604 SqFt, 1 story
• San Angelo - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,671 SqFt, 1 story
• San Marcos - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,695 SqFt, 1 story
• San Lucas - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,900 SqFt, 2 story
• San Lorenzo - 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1,889 SqFt, 2 story
• San Carlos - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,900 SqFt, 1 story
• San Martine - 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1,937 SqFt, 2 story
• San Jacinto - 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2,000 SqFt, 1 story
• San Miguel - 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,300 SqFt, 2 story
• San Rafael - 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2,365 SqFt, 2 story
• San Velarde - 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2,710 SqFt, 2 story
• San Velarde Alt. - 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2,710 SqFt, 2 story

These La Paz tract homes were built on spacious lots ranging in size from about 6,500 square feet to 10,000 square feet.  Each home also included a fireplace and 2 car garage.

Today, there are 8 homes Active for sale in the La Paz tract ranging in price from $719,900 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,875 square foot home, on up to $899,900.  The median price of these homes for sale is $800,000 and the average days on market is 62 days.

There are currently two La Paz tract homes Pending in escrow and the asking prices were $729,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,488 square foot home and $739,900 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,656 square foot home.  For the month of November of this year, there were 4 homes Sold and closed and escrow. The sales prices ranged from $725,00 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,450 square foot home on up to $869,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath,  2,291 square foot home.  These sold homes were on the market for sale for an average of 33 days.  The average sales price for these 4 homes sold in November of 2005' was $788,750, as compared to the average price of  $563,000 for 2 homes that were sold in November of 2004' in the La Paz tract. 

The streets that comprise of the La Paz Central tract are as follows: Arena Ln, Carranza Dr., Castelo Cir., Cataluna Cir., Condado Ln., El Cortijo Ln., Elcantada Ln., Embajadoes Ln., La Pala Ln., Ladera Dr., Macedo Dr, Mariscal Ln., Parada Ln., Pontevedra Ln., Preciados Dr., Primavera Dr., Pueblonuevo Dr., Puerta Del Oro, Quintana Dr., Robledo Cir., San Vincent Ln., Sandalia Cir., Sebastian Ln., Segovia Cir., Soria Cir., Torena Cir., Totuava Cir., Trigo Cir., Venablo Ln., and Aldeano Dr.

The street names of the La Paz South tract consists of the following: Andalusia Cir, Caceres Cir, Campina Dr., Cancion Dr., Castile Ln., Cervantes Ln., Chrisanta Dr., Cortina Dr., El Picador Ln., El Tiempo Ln., Esmeralda Cir., Estanciero Dr., Huevos Cir., Merino Cir., Montarez Cir., Palomita Cir., Pampero Cir., Pariso Dr., Pepita Dr., Pericia Dr., Pinata Dr., Posada Ln., Pradera Dr., Remesa Dr., Santo Dr., Seranata Dr., Terreno Dr., Turquesa Cir., Vendura Cir., Via Viento, and Montanoso.

Both the central and south tracts of La Paz are serviced by the respected Saddleback Valley Unified School District.   The K through 6th grade is serviced by either the Linda Vista Elementary school or the De Portola Elementary school.  The intermediate school is La Paz middle school and the upper grades are at the respected Mission Viejo High School.

 

If you would like to view all Mission Viejo Homes for Sale listed in the MLS, just visit our website at:  Mission Viejo Real Estate.

Deane Homes in central Mission Viejo were built by the Deane Brothers in the mid to late 1960's.  This tract of 652 detached homes has maintained its popularity to this day.  The Deane Brothers developed 7 distinct  one and two story floor plans as listed below:

• Tiffany - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,500 SqFt, 1 Story
• Emarald - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,530 SqFt, 1 Story
• Marquis - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,888 SqFt, 1 Story
• Briolette - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1,982 SqFt, 2 Story
• Chanticlaire - 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,050 SqFt, 3 Levels
• Chanticlaire Alt. - 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,300 SqFt, 3 Levels
• Jubilee - 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,300 SqFt, 2 Story

Due to the long term desirability of this community, many long term residents have made valuable additions tho their original floor plans, which has brought an extra level of charm to the fine neighborhood.

Currently, there are only 3 homes listed for sale ranging in price from $700,000 for a 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,564 square foot one story home, to a  4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,400 square foot home for  $859,900.  These 3 homes have been on the market for an average of 87 days, and average $402/SqFt.

There are just 2 homes pending in escrow in Deane Homes in Mission Viejo.  These two homes were priced at $770,000 and $789,990 for a 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,270 square foot, and a   3 bedroom, 3 bath,  2,115 square foot home respectively.

In the month of November, there were 2 homes that sold and  closed escrow in Deane Homes tract in Mission Viejo.    One home sold for $750,000 and was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,537 square foot home, and the other sold for $815,000 and was 4 bedrooms, 3 bath and 2,350 square feet in size.

Deane Homes in Mission Viejo are serviced by the award wining Saddleback Valley Unified School District.   The K through 5th grade school is O'Neill Elementary , the middle school is La Paz Intermediate school and the upper grades are Mission Viejo High School.